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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.91, 36,616.79 and 14,598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.91, 36,616.79 and 14,598.02 is: 20,145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.91 : 36,616.79 = 14,598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.91/36,616.79 = 14,598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.91x = 36,616.79 × 14,598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.91x = 534,532,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,532,760.79/26,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.27

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